Forgiveness is good for you
bythemethod | February 3, 2010
It can be really hard to forgive someone, especially if they have hurt someone you care about. Yet, research shows that forgiving is important for good psychological health.
Take a look at this article if you doubt my word.
Here is a four step plan (taken from the same article):
- Acknowledge the pain and anger felt as a result of someone else’s actions. For forgiveness to occur, the situation needs to be looked at honestly.
- Recognize that healing requires change.
- Find a new way to think about the person who caused the pain. What was happening in that person’s life when the hurt occurred? Sometimes, the motivation or causes for the incident have little to do with those most affected. For some people, this step includes saying, “I forgive you.”
- Begin to experience the emotional relief that comes with forgiveness. It may include increased compassion for others who have experienced similar hurt.
Christians have been advocating the importance of forgiveness since Jesus mentioned the importance of it over 2000 years ago. I encourage you to find some forgiveness for others.
